Secondary School Teacher / Minnesota
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Minnesota Secondary School Teacher License Requirements

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State-board requirements, fees, and renewal cycle drawn from official regulator records.

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Instructs students in grades 7-12. Requires state teaching certificate.

What the Minnesota data shows for Secondary School Teachers

Minnesota's path to secondary school teacher licensure runs through board-approved instruction and a passing score on State Subject Area Exam (Praxis II or equivalent), plus a criminal history screening before applicants younger than 18 can be licensed. Minnesota folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Bachelors Degree plus Subject Certification".

The initial price tag is $111, and renewal costs $75 every 5 years. Renewal isn't the end of the cost: 150 hours of continuing education are due every 5-year cycle, a recurring time commitment worth planning for.

Reciprocity for this profession works like this: State-specific — NASDTEC agreements between some states.

Licensing Ease Score

C
Licensing Ease Score
57/100
Secondary School Teacher · Minnesota

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training N/A
N/A
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee D
$111
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden A+
$15/yr
$75 every 5 years
Continuing Education F
30.0 hrs/yr
150 hours every 5 years
Experience Required A+
None required
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Minnesota

Education / Training Hours
Bachelors Degree plus Subject Certification
Not specified
Exam Requirement
State Subject Area Exam (Praxis II or equivalent)
Required
Initial License Fee
$111
Renewal Fee
$75
Renewal Cycle
Every 5 years
Continuing Education
150 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Minnesota licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Secondary School Teacher in Minnesota? ▼
Minnesota's requirements cover, the State Subject Area Exam (Praxis II or equivalent) exam, and an initial fee of $111. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as a Secondary School Teacher in Minnesota? ▼
Certification as a secondary school teacher in Minnesota means clearing the state's checklist, and a passing exam score. The Minnesota licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Secondary School Teacher license to Minnesota from another state? ▼
Here's how reciprocity typically plays out for secondary school teachers: State-specific — NASDTEC agreements between some states. Many occupations are additionally covered by interstate licensing compacts that ease cross-state moves. Check with the Minnesota licensing board for how this applies to you.
Does Minnesota require a background check for Secondary School Teacher licensing? ▼
Yes, Minnesota requires a criminal background check as part of the secondary school teacher licensing process. Disqualifying offenses and review criteria are determined by the state licensing board.
What are the continuing education requirements for Secondary School Teacher in Minnesota? ▼
Minnesota ties continued secondary school teacher licensure to 150 continuing-education hours, due every 5 years, alongside a $75 renewal fee.

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What to do with this secondary school teacher license

Secondary School Teacher in Minnesota, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a secondary school teacher-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Minnesota's secondary school teacher requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Secondary School Teacher in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state secondary school teacher license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Minnesota's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Minnesota overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Minnesota licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.